“Sometimes I look back on my younger self and question a lot. I see her youth and naivety. I question the choices she made. Sometimes I look at her and wish I was as confident and bold as she was at times. Today, I was reminded that I am everything she was and more.

— Katie Derreth, ‘Reminders From a Previous Decade’

Latest Posts


  • The Light Has Come

    Disclaimer: This is an account of my own experience with depression from a year ago. Please know that I am not a mental health professional. I use writing to get my own feelings out and connect with others; it has… Continue reading

    The Light Has Come
  • Dating in 2025? Not for the Faint of Heart.

    I’m finally in a place I always dreamed of. And yet nowhere where I thought I would be at this point in my life. Physically, mentally, emotionally, I’m right where I’m supposed to be; where I want to be. I’ve… Continue reading

    Dating in 2025? Not for the Faint of Heart.
  • I’m…Ok?

    I’ve written before about grieving my mental health, but I’m especially feeling it this week. It is almost one year since one of the darkest days and seasons I’ve ever experienced. And that thought continues to linger with me the… Continue reading

    I’m…Ok?
  • Forgiveness

    I’ve been reflecting on a lot lately. Mostly this last year of my life and how much has happened, how much I’ve changed, and grieving all that depression seemingly took from me. I’m in a much better space today. I… Continue reading

    Forgiveness
  • Changing, Always.

    I’ve been thinking a lot. Period. I could just end it there and that would probably sum it up. But that’s also not much of a blog post. So, I’ve been thinking a lot, maybe too much, and I couldn’t… Continue reading

    Changing, Always.
  • Redirection

    A few months ago I made the decision to go back to school; to take some classes in Data Science. To explore a new interest of coding and programming and to see what opportunities might arise from it. I am… Continue reading

    Redirection
  • An Experience to Remember

    For awhile now, I have had the desire to get a photoshoot done in my neighborhood. I’ve seen many engagement and wedding photos taken in the main square and since moving here I always thought how amazing it would be… Continue reading

    An Experience to Remember
  • This is Me

    I’m tired of feeling shame. Shame for who I feel I am. Shame for what I want. Shame for how I act and react. I’m not sure where this belief began. Where I learned to silence myself, to make myself… Continue reading

    This is Me
  • Shades of Grey

    Being in your early 30s is weird. It’s wonderful, but also weird. And before you get any ideas, this post has nothing to do with 50 Shades of Grey. Everyone is at a different stage in their life. I have… Continue reading

    Shades of Grey
  • Synchronicities

    It’s been a bit since I’ve written. Written here or in my personal journal. I think I just keep pushing through all of my feelings instead of facing them. So here I am, talking to you as I try to… Continue reading

    Synchronicities